EMS teamwork saves teen
Less that 10% of EMS responses involve patients 17 and younger. When they happen, you want the best-trained people on the job. Thanks to great teamwork, this recent & local near-fatality had a happy ending.
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King County’s EMS system is coordinated and managed through Public Health – Seattle & King County.
Caring for the mental wellness needs of EMS providers
Our Medic One/EMS providers take care of us under stressful and traumatic circumstances. Learn more about efforts to support them.
Read MoreCPR in a Box is a lifesaver
Bystander CPR saves lives. 70% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in King County received it. CPR in a Box is tool designed to train even more people through local partners, and save more lives.
Read MoreFREE CHILD CAR SEAT CHECKS IN KING COUNTY
Free child car seat check events are happening locally over the next few months for parents, parents-to-be and caregivers. Whether this is your first time installing a car seat in preparation for the arrival of a new baby or you’ve done this many times, installing car seats correctly can be tricky. Only one in four […]
Read MoreWhat we love about 2018
We’re nearing the end of 2018, and that means it’s time to look back at our department’s hard work with partners throughout the year for a healthier community. Just a few things that made us proud this year Protecting family planning: Our Family Planning program successfully defended key programs threatened by federal policy changes. Addressing […]
Read MoreFour numbers that count for Medic One/Emergency Medical Services
Our King County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experts like to measure things that matter. Things like lives saved. People helped. Fast responses. Measuring performance is important, because it’s how we learn what’s working, and how we can continue to improve in saving lives and getting care to people when they need it. This year’s Emergency Medical Services […]
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